Small Mechanical Loom

10,00  -Excl. Tax

A LEGO Technic small mechanical loom which weaves a fabric using 6 reels, powered by a single motor and using a timing drum to sequence the weaving pattern.

SKU: SMALL_LOOM Category:

Video Presentation

 

A smaller version of the big loom I have made in 2012, using simplified mechanism and timing drum to sequence the different actions.

Specifications

  • Flying shuttle mechanical loom model
  • Powered by a Single motor or manual crank
  • Articulated beam to push the flying shuttle on each side
  • Rotating heddle frame to create the up/down movement
  • Mechanism to press the weaving pattern
  • Roller to pull the weaving pattern
  • Mechanically programmed using a timing drum
  • 6 reels
  • Weaving speed of 2-3cm/min

You can read the full review of this model on my blog.

 

How to build ?

If you have already the parts : you can purchase the PDF instructions only on this page and build it with your LEGO parts. The instruction contains the partlist at the end, and you can check individually on Rebrickable, or in the instructions previews below.

If you do not have the parts, you can purchase the complete kit from two different retailers :

Please note that you can use any rubber band you want, as they are 2x2L lenght (arround Ø16-20mm) in rubber. You can also use any power functions motors you want, the loom has been tested with M, L and XL motor.

 

About this product

Instructions preview

Setting the machine

Please follow carefully this video : 

 

Then, note the building is composed of many moving axle and gears. Please pay attention to not stress the gearing, axles and bushes, and bracing correctly each, in order to have free rotation on every axle to avoid problem of functioning. I highly recommend to use new parts, especially on the axle and liftarm and connector (or a silicone oil if you parts are too damage).

Additional information

Model Size

41x27x24cm

Color

Yellow

Categories

All, Machine

Motorized

Yes (machine)

Building Difficulty

Hard

Piece Count

913

Bill Of Material

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-2416/Nico71/small-mechanical-loom/#parts

Purchased File

PDF Instructions (About 98 pages / 73mo)